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Women and Politics in Asia: A Springboard for Democracy?

by jadefrank | September 30, 2009 (All day) - October 2, 2009 (All day)

The international conference Women and Politics in Asia: A Springboard for Democracy? … Read More»

De Facto Contraception Ban in Manila City is Threatening Women's and Girls' Lives

by jaygher | July 8, 2009 at 11:50 AM

Please read this important OpEd. The RH bill: Ending Manila City's War on Women … Read More»

Urgent Action Needed - De Facto Contraception Ban in Manila City is Threatening Women's and Girls' Lives

by jaygher | July 7, 2009 at 8:29 AM

Please read this important OpEd. The RH bill: Ending Manila City's War on Women … Read More»

Emphasis on Tibet - Access Asia Festival

by yamaneko | May 4, 2009 at 5:33 PM

Last Friday, I went to the Opening of the Access Asia Festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This year, the organizers have decided to put the emphasis on Tibet and Tibetan culture. … Read More»

Asia's Next Challenge: Securing the Region's Water Future

by ENIE NDOH CECILE | April 17, 2009 at 8:13 PM

The global demand for fresh water is soaring as supply becomes more uncertain. Water-related problems are particularly acute in Asia-the … Read More»

Offer: Asia's Next Challenge: Securing the Region's Water Future

by ENIE NDOH CECILE | April 17, 2009 at 7:47 PM | Information Sharing

Please join the Asia Society and the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program and China Environment Forum for a discussion of … Read More»

HELP Telemedicine Update

by disasterlogistics | April 11, 2008 at 7:46 AM | HELP Mobile Medical Clinic / Telemedicine Collaborations

Well... it have been a while since I have offered any updates here. Recent travels to the Philippines and the HUGE effort now underway there, have admittedly kept me quite overwhelmed with work. … Read More»

The Fund for Women in Asia debuts SOLD - a film about Trafficking

by The Fund for Wo... | May 15, 2008 - 00:30

The Fund for Women in Asia invites you to a premier screening of clips from SOLD, a feature length documentary about sex slavery and child prostitution in Southeast Asia. … Read More»

Offer: Leadership and Advocacy Training for Women with Disabilites in South Asia

by Maria Jett | December 15, 2007 at 12:56 AM | Mentorship and Training

Regional Leadership Training: (TOT): 7 days … Read More»

Women and WaterAid Issue Sheet (PDF file, 4 pages)

by Maria Jett | September 9, 2007 at 11:37 AM

This issue sheet offers a broad overview of how women's work, health and well-being is impacted by water issues, primarily in Africa and Asia. It concludes with a summary of women taking the issue into their own hands. "In Africa and Asia women are generally responsible for collecting water for their families. On average, in rural Africa, women spend 26% of their time collecting water, which often means having to walk five miles or more to the nearest water source. … Read More»